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NX55 TCJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,593 mi
Last recorded146,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 TCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 146,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nailnear side rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 146,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nailnear side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 131,407 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rusty suspention parts

Fail 10 Jan 2015 131,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rusty suspention parts

Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,207 miles

both front and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

fuel filter housing corroded but not leaking

offside rear brake back plate missing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 118,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both front and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

fuel filter housing corroded but not leaking

offside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,468 miles

2 additional rear view mirrors attached to windscreen

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake stiff to operate

Stickers removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,775 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear bumpstop incomplete.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2008 32,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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NX55 TCJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX55 TCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NX55 TCJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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